AV Module

The O2 is the first workstation to integrate audio, video, and compression as the core components of the architecture. The AV module and the O2Cam are included with O2 workstations bundled with video configurations. The AV module performs all of the analog video and audio I/O, and incorporates a video decoder, a video encoder, and an audio codec. External AV connections are made through the side and rear panel of the module.

AV Module Features:

Video:
  • Optional high-quality digital color camera input port, digital video input & output via rear 68-pin CHAMP connector
  • Optional composite video in & out via side RCA jack
  • Optional S-Video in & out via side mini-DIN jack
  • Optional Digital Video Option
Audio:
  • Analog stereo line level audio input via side RCA jacks
  • Analog stereo line level audio output via side RCA jacks and rear 3.5mm phono jacks
  • Stereo headphone output via side 3.5mm phono jack
  • Mono single-ended microphone input via side 3.5mm phono jack
  • Mono differential microphone input from camera.

O2 Camera

Included with the AV Module is the O2Cam. The O2 Cam produces high-quality images and video, and can be used for applications such as online video conferencing. Bundled digital media tools support the O2 Cam.

O2 Cam Features

  • Output Formats: 640X480 square pixel NTSC in 4:2:2 YUV format.
  • Outputs 12.5, 14.985, 25, or 29.97Hz frame rates
  • Automatic gain & shutter control
  • Shutter speeds selectable from 1/field rate through 1/100 and 1/125*2n=0to5 and 1/10,000 seconds.
  • Auto white balance
  • Focus adjustment knob
  • Push button on top of camera for taking snapshots.
  • Built-in directional microphone.
  • Sliding panel to cover lens for privacy.


O2 Digital Video Option

The O2 Digital Video Option module provides two input and output streams of 4:2:2 8- or 10-bit CCIR601/SMPTE 259M serial digital video. Both 525 and 625 timings are supported and either can be selected for input or output. A 4:0:0 alpha channel can be selected as one of the output channels, enabling a real-time feed to an external downstream switcher/keyer. A highly accurate genlock circuit as well as GPI I/O triggers are part of the advanced design. The timings for the two outputs can be either free-running at 270MHz, locked to input 1 or 2, or to the house sync input of the card.